Essays on Jesse Owens

Running Against Racism Taking deep breaths, he stretched his legs, trying to calm his nerves. The sweat slowly dripped down his face. The sun hid behind the clouds as he scanned the crowd. He caught the eyes of Hitler, who was staring right back at...

Jessie Owens Olympic Champion James ” Jesse ” Owens will always be remembered as the hero of the 1036 Olympic Games in Berlin Germany. Jesse Owens would become the first American to win 4 track and field medals in one Olympic game. This feat would...

In the 30 s, men dominated the courts, fields, tracks and other sports arenas, and most women did not even consider stepping foot onto them. This decade set the stage for sports and athletics to progress in the future, both in race and gender. Many...